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Are high-speed trains viable in the U.S.?

by Karen Fawcett on May 11, 2009

Are high-speed trains viable in the U.S. in the near future? President Obama has set it as a priority. But will enough Americans adopt extensive train travel? Plus will the construction of a bullet system of cross-country trains be economically feasible?

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Four cities, two countries, one planet: The ultimate green vacation

by Tim Leffel on July 10, 2008

Short-hop flights are bad for the environment (and less enjoyable every month), but driving is also inefficient and steadily more expensive. Tim Leffel sets out on a family vacation covering four cities, using public transportation for 12 days.

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